MCG cult hero Scott Boland may have an opportunity to repeat his 2021 heroics after being named in Australia’s XI for the Second Test towards South Africa.
Boland was uncertain of his spot within the squad with Josh Hazlewood proving his health and being accessible for the Boxing Day Test.
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On Sunday morning Aussie skipper Pat Cummins gave Boland the perfect Christmas current by confirming he could be taking part in forward of Hazlewood.
Boland has develop into a fan favorite amongst Aussie cricket trustworthy after producing some gorgeous performances throughout his 5 Tests.
His huge second got here in the course of the Boxing Day Test final 12 months when he ripped the guts out of England by producing an absurd 6-7 on debut.
Hazlewood has missed the previous two Tests after sustaining a minor facet pressure and loomed massive as a range nightmare for the second Test.
But Hazlewood declared himself not able to return, saving selectors from having to make the powerful choice.
Australian XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon.
The Boxing Day Test will get underway on Monday with the motion kicking off from 10:30am (AEDT) on the MCG.
Originally revealed as Australia make daring choice on taking part in XI for Boxing Day Test
